Dried ammobium

The golden flower, which bears the Latin name Ammobium, is often also called the everlasting flower. Its advantage is its long flowering period - from July to October. The long, fairly stiff stems of Ammobium, which can reach up to 70 cm in height, are topped with single, small flowers. Everlasting is mainly grown as an ornamental plant or as material for dry compositions and bouquets.

Ammobium

Ammobium alatum, also known as everlasting, is a perennial plant native to Australia. In Europe, it is grown as an annual plant in flower beds. However, it is more commonly found in dried flower arrangements than in gardens. The flowers of the ammobium have dry covers, thanks to which they retain their charm and durability for many years. Their neutral, white colour makes them look great on their own or in combination with other dry flowers, grasses or grains. Ammobium is popular among florists, people looking for interesting interior accessories and handicraft enthusiasts.

What does ammobium look like?

Ammobium has fairly small, white flowers with yellow centres, set atop fairly stiff, branched stems. They are gathered in small, clustered inflorescences. During flowering, the bracts open up, making the flowers almost spherical. The shoots of ammobium are covered with small, narrow-lanceolate leaves. Their height ranges from 60 to 90 cm. At the base of the shoots, a rosette of large, broad-lanceolate leaves forms. The flowering period of the ammobium is in summer – from July to September.

Ammobium in natural conditions and in the garden

The ammobium is native to Australia. In natural conditions, it grows wild. It mainly inhabits dry, sandy areas. It is classified as a perennial. In Europe, due to its lack of frost resistance, the ammobium is an annual species, grown in flower beds. It looks great in the company of other plants – limonium, rudbeckia, scabiosa, marigold or Patagonian verbena. It works well in naturalistic and rural gardens. It is an excellent species for rockeries and gravel gardens.

Growing ammobium is not difficult. However, it is worth ensuring that it is planted in a warm and sunny location. Ammobium grows best in humus-rich, semi-permeable soil. It tolerates temporary drought well. However, it is sensitive to overly wet soil, so it is worth avoiding waterlogging. To ensure lush growth and abundant flowering, weed the soil regularly and cut off faded shoots. Specimens before full bloom are best suited for drying. They should be cut when the plant has not yet developed flower covers showing a yellow centre. Otherwise, the yellow basket may turn brown during drying.

Use od ammobium

Ammobium is widely used in floristry... and more..

Dried ammobium in floristry 

Ammobium is a plant that works perfectly in bouquets. It looks great on its own or accompanied by other flowers, mainly dried ones. It can be used to create beautiful compositions with a romantic, rustic character, which will decorate your home or public spaces, including hotels, restaurants and wedding halls.

Speaking of the latter, it is worth mentioning that dried ammobium works well in special occasion arrangements, including wedding ones. It can be used to decorate the church or venue where the wedding reception is held. It works well in bouquets, hanging decorations and wreaths for walls or doors, as well as table decorations. Individual twigs can be placed next to place settings or used to decorate place cards.

There is nothing to stop you from adding ammobium to the bride's bouquet, especially if the wedding is boho or rustic in style. The plant is an excellent material for floral jewellery, mainly hair accessories and earrings. It can also be woven into a corsage or a small bouquet pinned to the groom's buttonhole.

It is also worth noting that dried ammobium can be used in other special occasion decorations. It is indispensable for christenings and communions. Due to its neutral colour scheme, it is suitable for celebrations organised for both boys and girls. Interestingly, it can be used not only to decorate the venue, but also to make a First Communion head wreath.

Dried ammobium for handicrafts 

Dried ammobium will be appreciated by lovers of handicrafts. The plant is extremely versatile. Single flowers embedded in resin or decorating candles look wonderful. They also look beautiful as an addition to macramé dolls. They can be used to decorate cards, invitations and place cards made using the scrapbooking method, or for artistic gift wrapping. Dried ammobium is also an excellent material for creating decorative wreaths to hang on walls, doors or windows, as well as floral pictures and decorations under glass covers.

Ideas for decorations made from dried ammobium

• bouquets and special occasion arrangements 
• decorations in vases 
• head wreaths
• door and table wreaths  
• decorative arrangements
• macramé accessories 
• stationery, invitation and place card decorations 
• resin product and jewellery accessories 
• candle decorations 
• 3D floral paintings and framed flowers 
• compositions under glass domes
• props for photo shoots 
• floral sets and photoshoots 
• gift boxes 

What dried flowers should you combine with ammobium?

Ammobium is widely used in floristry. Its yellow and white flowers look beautiful both on their own and in combination with other dried flowers. It can therefore be used to create wonderful compositions with limonium, achillea, mimosa, helichrysum or craspedia. There is nothing to prevent you from combining it with blue flowers such as delphinium or eryngium, thus creating a composition with a modern element. Everlasting flowers combined with grains will create beautiful, rustic compositions. A bouquet of ammobium can also be filled with gypsophila, lagurus or ruscus, thus creating an impressive decoration for a house, flat or hall where special events are held. Ammobium is often found in wedding bouquets, especially if the ceremony is organised in a rustic or boho style.

Everlasting flowers are also great for handicrafts. Individual flowers can be embedded in resin to create decorative frames or jewellery. Ammobium can also be used to make decorative wreaths to hang on walls or doors. It is also perfect for creating 3D pictures from dried flowers. Everlasting branches can also be used to decorate invitations or greeting cards.

Dried ammobium at Blosmi

Blosmi offers bunches of ammobium grown in Poland, weighing approx. 70-80 g. Each bouquet has a large number of inflorescences, providing plenty of floral and decorative inspiration. All dried flowers are carefully packed and secured for shipping.